Weekly Vigil for Peace
KNOW has a vigil for peace every Sunday at noon in front of the Federal Building, corner of Park and Michigan downtown Kalamazoo. Even if you can show up for a couple of minutes, you will be welcomed by our friendly crew. We usually have announcements at 12:45 pm, so that may be useful for […]
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Events
Weekly Vigil for Peace
KNOW has a vigil for peace every Sunday at noon in front of the Federal Building, corner of Park and Michigan downtown Kalamazoo. Even if you can show up for a couple of minutes, you will be welcomed by our friendly crew. We usually have announcements at 12:45 pm, so that may be useful for […]
Issues
War is over – if you want it
suggested by Pat Lynn… So This Is Christmas and What Have You Done? Christmas Day, 1971 – 2016 Yoko Ono and John Lennon (Happy Christmas Kyoko) (Happy Christmas Julian) So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you […]
News
Why should you support KNOW. Thoughts by Michael Dwyer.
Why should you support KNOW. Thoughts by Michael Dwyer. Given at the Corn Fed Girls benefit concert on May 13, 2017. 1. KNOW is important because we advocate for the rights of our brothers and sisters around the world. American war causes alot of unnecessary suffering for people living in countries like Yemen, Iraq, Somalia, […]
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KNOW on Community Spotlight – May 2017
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Why should you support KNOW. Thoughts by Michael Dwyer.
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Corn Fed Girls & Friends Concert – Saturday, May 13, 6:00 pm – 1st Congregational Church
April 23, 2017 13:04 -
War is over – if you want it
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KNOW annual planning retreat, Sat. Jan. 28th
December 28, 2016 02:12
Recent Articles
Corn Fed Girls & Friends Concert – Saturday, May 13, 6:00 pm – 1st Congregational Church
Concert to benefit KNOW Corn Fed Girls, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Kaitlin Rose/Matt GrossSaturday, May 13, 2017 6:00 pm First Congregational Church 345 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo Open to the public, no admission, freewill offering. Childcare provided. Cornbread and Cider! The entertainment event of the year! Sample tune from YouTube
War is over – if you want it
suggested by Pat Lynn… So This Is Christmas and What Have You Done? Christmas Day, 1971 – 2016 Yoko Ono and John Lennon (Happy Christmas Kyoko) (Happy Christmas Julian) So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun And so this is Christmas I hope you […]
KNOW annual planning retreat, Sat. Jan. 28th
Saturday, Jan. 28, from 9:30 AM til 3:30 PM Kalamazoo Nonviolent Opponents of War (KNOW) will hold its annual planning retreat. Please join us as we map out a strategy to stand up against hate, unite for a more peaceful world, and change our national budget priorities from funding war to funding our most pressing […]
LOVE trumps HATE. (a poem)
LOVE trumps HATE. (a poem by Taj James, suggested by KNOW steering committee member Pat Lynn) the invitation has arrived to step into our courage and our full humanity from this day forward the harm can only unfold and multiply and spread with our silence with our consent with our participation we will not be […]
Shop online, and help KNOW
Beautiful, ethical products to benefit KNOW Kalamazoo Non-Violent Opponents of War (KNOW) is once again partnering with our friends at peace and justice publisher Syracuse Cultural Workers to offer you great products and raise funds to support our work. You can choose from over 1,500 great products–calendars, holiday cards, T-shirts, posters, buttons, stickers, peace cranes […]
KNOW meeting – all invited 5:00 pm, Monday, Jan. 9th
KNOW Planning Meeting Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm First Presbyterian Church 321 South St., Kalamazoo 3rd flr., Rm 315 Free Parking in back Arriving late? Ring bell at back door, Church staff will respond. All are invited who share our vision for peace.
Urban Democracy Feast, Sat. Nov. 12
The Urban Democracy Feast Saturday, November 12, 2016 First Congregational Church UCC 345 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Doors open at 4:00 pm, Event begins at 4:30 pm Join us for a meal, where we engage in gathering our resources to support local social justice projects. Listen to the presentations of the candidates and vote […]
Group discussions of Catonsville 9
Jerry Berrigan and Peace House friends and KNOW friends are ready to invite you to some lively discussion as we consider Fr. Dan Berrigan’s play, The Trial of the Catonsville Nine. We intend that you read the play on your own, and then attend a discussion session to share your impressions of the work. RSVP […]
How the media sells war – The case of Libya
WMU graduate student and activist Randy LaPrairie will present his timely research on the intervention in Libya and how it was packaged and sold to the American public. With introduction by Ron Kramer, this promises to be a provocative and educational evening. Free and open to the public. Thursday, October 27th 7:00 pm – 8:30 […]